Master the in-depth knowledge and higher-level skills that A-level Geography students need to succeed; this focused topic book extends learning far beyond your course textbooks. Blending detailed content and case studies with questions, exemplars and guidance, this book: - Significantly improves students' knowledge and understanding of A-level content and concepts, providing more coverage of Global Systems than your existing resources - Strengthens students' analytical and interpretative skills through questions that involve a range of geographical data sources, with guidance on how to approach each task - Demonstrates how to evaluate issues, with a dedicated section in every chapter that shows how to think geographically, consider relevant evidence and structure a balanced essay - Equips students with everything they need to excel, from additional case studies and definitions of key terminology, to suggestions for further research and fieldwork ideas for the Independent Investigation - Helps students check, apply and consolidate their learning, using end-of-chapter refresher questions and discussion points - Offers trusted and reliable content, written by a team of highly experienced senior examiners and reviewed by academics with unparalleled knowledge of the latest geographical theories

Rainforests are lush, healthy forests. These amazing ecosystems are home to around half of all Earth's plants and animals. Find out about rainforests through the use of flowcharts in this fascinating book.

A full-colour exploration of grassland environments. Incorporating photographs and diagrams, it seeks to convey essential information on the topic, in line with the National Curriculum, and is ideal for school libraries and topic work for children between the ages of eight and ten, school years 4-5. It is part of a series of four titles on themes related to natural environments. Each title incorporates features of non-fiction texts that pupils are required to study in literacy lessons, such as contents lists, diagrams, flow charts, captions, report writing, glossaries and indexes.

Did you know that rain sometimes falls red? Or that the equivalent of one truckload of plastic is dumped in our oceans every minute? This visually stunning book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, information on ways we can help our planet and links to specially selected websites to find out more.

Level: KS3 Subject: Geography Targeted practice questions covering the KS3 curriculum Practise all the skills you need in KS3 Geography (age 11-14) in this new workbook which is fully up-to-date and covers all the topics in the KS3 Geography curriculum. Packed with Geography practice questions for key stage 3, it helps reinforce and test understanding of all the Geography topics taught in school from years 7 to 9. Provides topic-by-topic practice Builds knowledge and confidence as you progress through KS3 and prepare for GCSE 9-1 Geography Easy to find answers at the back For more KS3 Geography study books, try the matching study guide Collins KS3 Geography Revision Guide (9780007562862) and Collins KS3 Geography Complete Revision & Practice (9780007562879).

With over 30 fun, easy to follow and rewarding growing projects, foraging activities, experiments and arts and crafts activities, you'll never be bored again!

From growing your own air plants to foraging for edible flowers, gardener, TV presenter and forager Alys Fowler will take you through a range of indoor and outdoor activities that are sure to ignite a lifelong passion for plants! You don't need a garden or any fancy equipment - a homemade pot and watering can, seeds from the kitchen cupboard and a sunny windowsill will do.

With Alys's expert guidance you can grow your own avocado tree, make wildflower seed paper, forage for tasty roots to add to your favourite recipes and even grow neon pink beetroot in the dark! Welcome to the wonderful world of plants - what will you discover?

Grasslands are huge and important ecosystems. They cover around 40 per cent of all of the land in the world. Find out about grasslands through the use of flowcharts in this fascinating book.

Ensure full coverage of the curriculum requirements with an atlas specially created to cover Social Studies, Tourism Education, Geography and History. - Encourage awareness of the region with a specially designed 18-page section of detailed maps of The Bahamas supplemented by up-to-date diagrams, graphs and photographs. Climate, environment, tourism, history, major cities, agriculture, transportation networks and the Family Islands all covered. - Engage students in topical issues with a 14-page Caribbean section that shows The Bahamas in the context of the CARICOM community, focusing on topics that impact all CARICOM citizens including hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes, climate, environment and tourism - Introduce a solid foundation in geographical knowledge with detailed maps and facts about all the major countries of the Caribbean. - Secure strong geographical knowledge with comprehensive maps of each of the world's continents plus a World Data section with facts, figures and flags of every country and features on the Solar System, the Seasons and World Organisations. - Ensure ease-of-use with a four-page easy-to-use index with guidance on how to locate places and an introduction to geographical skills showing how to use a map, the importance of scale and how to measure distances.

Welcome to the School atlas for Zambia! The Oxford School atlas for Zambia is a one-stop resource that belongs in every Social Studies and Geography classroom in Zambia. This comprehensive school atlas is specifically designed for the Zambian School Curriculum, with direct links to subjects such as Geography, Social Studies, History, Integrated Science, Agricultural Science and Civic Education.

This fascinating title sets the world scene in the years before the start of World War I. Readers will get a snapshot of the political and social climates of the five great European powers: Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia. Rapid industrial development and a movement toward solving differences through military action led countries to create alliances between them. The feeling in Europe was that war was inevitable, and Germany was the first to make the move. Find out how an assassination set off a chain of declarations of war, and how Germany put their war machine into motion with the Schlieffen Plan - a strategy that called for the invasion of neutral countries.

For unbeatable Grade 9-1 GCSE AQA Geography exam prep, look no further than CGP's updated Revision Guide for the latest exams - it's better than ever! It covers every Physical Geography and Human Geography topic with crystal-clear study notes, superb examples and case studies - plus exam-style practice questions throughout the book and a glossary at the back. There's also brilliant advice for Unit 3 (Issue Evaluation & Fieldwork) and Geographical Skills! A matching CGP Exam Practice Workbook is also available, packed with indispensable exam-style questions for AQA GCSE Geography (9781782946113).

Calling all coast explorers! Grab your magnifying glasses, binoculars and your ever-handy notebooks - we have a coast to explore. There are hidden habitats, natural treasures and majestic coastal creatures to be discovered. Start the adventure that will last a lifetime.

Deserts cover about one-fifth of Earth's entire land surface. They are some of the harshest and most challenging ecosystems on our planet. Find out about deserts through the use of flowcharts in this fascinating book.

Let's take a trip into the woods to see what we can see There's bugs and birds and animals all living in a tree. Fuzzy moss and splashy streams mud and sticks and stones Underneath a rotting log the mushrooms make their home. So pick up your binoculars and won't you come with me Let's all explore the forest - we'll be home in time for tea|Let's take a trip into the woods to see what we can see There's bugs and birds and animals all living in a tree. Fuzzy moss and splashy streams mud and sticks and stones Underneath a rotting log the mushrooms make their home. So pick up your binoculars and won't you come with me Let's all explore the forest - we'll be home in time for tea

Reinforce understanding throughout the course with clear topic summaries and sample questions and answers to help students target higher grades. Written by experienced teacher and subject experts David Redfern and Catherine Owen, this Student Guide is divided into two key sections - content guidance, and sample questions and answers. Content guidance will: - Develop understanding of key concepts and terminology in key physical geography topics water and carbon cycles, hot desert systems and landscapes, glacial systems and landscapes, and hazards. - Consolidate knowledge with 'knowledge check questions' at the end of each topic and answers in the back of the book. Sample questions and answers will: - Build understanding of the different question types, so that students can approach each question with confidence. - Enable students to target top grades in their exam paper with sample answers and commentary explaining exactly why marks have been awarded.

No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you! The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers. Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners. _______________ Part of the best-selling 100 Ideas series, this book offers teachers quick and easy ways to engage students, convey complex knowledge, and build solid foundations for students' understanding and learning in geography. From 'doorstop geography' in around the school and local area, to 'migration and controversy' covering hot-topic global issues, each section and idea in this book provides effective, fun and memorable strategies for creating an outstanding learning experience for your students.

It is our planet, and our future. If we want a future worth having, then we need to make some big changes. In Our Planet, Our Future, learn about the things that are harming our environment and learn what we can all do to fix these problems.

Hierdie toenemend gewilde studiegids dek die Graad 12 KABV-kurriklum en motiveer leerders om hul vaardighede in hierdie opwindende vak te ontwikkel. Dit sluit die volgende in: Omvattende Notas gerangskik in Modules & Eenhede, Eksamenvrae per Module en Memo’s vir alle Eksamenvrae plus ’n kaartwerkafdeling wat notas en voorbeelde van verskillende tipes vrae en berekeninge insluit, plus eksamenvraestelle en antwoorde. ’n Topografiese kaart in kleur en ortofoto word ingesluit. Hierdie boek het duidelike sketse, bondige verduidelikings en ’n wye verskeidenheid vrae met memo’s. Dit bied aan leerders ’n kompakte gids om al die konsepte in die kurrikulum te bemeester. Onlangse KABV-eksamenvrae en antwoorde is ook ingesluit. Hierdie 3 in 1 studiegids is vir alle Graad 12-Geografieleerders geskik, van die wat sukkel om basiese konsepte onder die knie te kry, tot die wat vasberade is om topsimbole te behaal.

This increasingly popular study guide which covers the Grade 12 CAPS curriculum, motivates learners to develop their skills in this exciting subject. It includes: Comprehensive Notes arranged into Modules & Units, Exam Questions per Module and Memos for all the Exam questions plus a mapwork section offering notes and examples of various types of questions and calculations, plus exam papers and answers. A colour topographical map and orthophoto are included. This well-illustrated book, with concise explanations and a wide range of questions with memos, provides learners with a compact guide to mastering all the concepts in the curriculum. Additional recent CAPS exam questions and answers have been included. This 3 in 1 study guide is beneficial for all Grade 12 Geography learners, from those who are struggling to grasp basic concepts to those who are determined to achieve top marks.

Discover and Learn is a visually stimulating series that explores core areas of learning. This series uses eye-catching imagery, informative diagrams and fascinating facts to bring key subject areas to life.

First published in 1987, this title provides primary school teachers with ideas by which geographical skills and ideas can be introduced in the primary school. John Bale shows how teachers can build on children's 'private geographies' with practical learning strategies, examining approaches to the teaching of map skills, the ways in which the locality can be used and how information about distant places can best be relayed. An interesting, useful and relevant guide, this title will be of particular value for teachers and teachers in training, as well as those studying primary Education more generally.

Board: AQA Examination: Geography Specification: GCSE 9-1 Type: Revision (includes answers) (Please note this title is also available for Edexcel B) "The Scholastic resources go into far more detail than some of the other revision guides we have used and I've not seen any other resources that have an app linked to them. We would definitely recommend the resources to other schools. Everything you need to revise is in one place to enable students to work independently." Dave Richardson, Deputy Head [in reference to the GCSE English Language & Literature and Mathematics revision guides and exam practice books] Aim for the highest pass with Scholastic's GCSE Grades 9-1 series of Practice and Revision books. Our revision guides cover GCSE exam topics at greater depth, with clear and focused explanations of tricky topics and questions that offer additional challenge. Taking an active, stepped approach, our guides include popular 'It!' features giving students opportunities to self-test their understanding and apply their knowledge as they study. Snap it! Read it, snap it on your phone, revise it...helps you retain key facts Nail it! Examiner tips to help you get better grades Stretch it! Support for the really tough stuff that will get you higher grades "What they thought was especially clever is the resources 'knowing' the day of their exam, and then highlighting what they needed to do and when in the days and weeks leading up to it. That captured them there and then." Dave Richardson, Deputy Head [Read the full case study from Brentwood County High School] The accompanying app helps you revise on-the-go: Use the free, personalised digital revision planner and get stuck into the quick tests to check your understanding Download our free revision cards which you can save to your phone to help you revise on the go Implement 'active' revision techniques - giving you lots of tips and tricks to help the knowledge sink in Other subjects covered by Scholastic's Practice and Revision series: Maths Foundation, Maths Higher, SPAG, English Language and Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science and Geography